: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:28 am  

Newton-Le-willows-Warrior wrote: oh and if anyone knows of any good hotels around pontypool? let us know This one is near Abergavenney rather than Pontypool but if you're looking for somewhere with a bit of character you won't go far wrong

Newton-Le-willows-Warrior wrote: oh and if anyone knows of any good hotels around pontypool? let us know This one is near Abergavenney rather than Pontypool but if you're looking for somewhere with a bit of character you won't go far wrong

: Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:57 am  

crucrucrusaders wrote:

Let's hope so from a purely selfish point of view.

You lot got people noticing yesterday. Even the crusties in the litten tree who like a few pints, horses and paper were asking questions.

Good day and hope you lot enjoyed yourself.

excellent crowd for your first home game, when you play the likes of saint's w***n leeds and hull kr then i am ure you will nudge double figures. well done to all concerned.

: Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:39 pm  

Fingerposts Finest wrote:

excellent crowd for your first home game, when you play the likes of saint's w***n leeds and hull kr then i am ure you will nudge double figures. well done to all concerned.

Can somebody recommend a good doctor.

I've just fallen off my chair at work and think I've damaged my coccyx.

: Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:44 pm  

crucrucrusaders wrote:

Can somebody recommend a good doctor.

I've just fallen off my chair at work and think I've damaged my coccyx.

seriously your club should be applauded, the marketing appears to be paying dividends......

: Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:32 pm  

I've been to the ground twice before (Hull vs London 2005, Celtic vs Oldham 2007) and two things I didnt notice then but did on Saturday:

1) How superb the atmosphere was. I dont just mean crowd noise but the whole event.

2) How bloody awful the view is from the side terrace unless you are at the front or are about 6ft5. At 6ft, I struggled to see quite a bit of the game, nevermind my girlfriend who is 5ft1

Not wanting to start off the same boring argument but I enjoyed everything, from the trip down, before and after the game, and the game itself much more than any of those clubs who got rejected (although haven't been to Toulouse, I have been to the others at least twice, Widnes a few times more) and some of the current SL clubs (Salford, Wakey, Bradford for eg. I hopw to visit as an away fan for many years to come

: Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:08 pm  

crucrucrusaders wrote:

I like the old grounds though. At least they have a little character.

The new grounds are soulless in comparison and don't have a unique feel at all.

That's true. It's a pity the new stadiums haven't been able to capture some of the old grounds' atmosphere. I love being really close to the action, as we are at Knowsley Road, and there's always a feel of being part of a crowd even when our turnout would shame my grandparents (both avid fans of Saints who used to tell tales of 30,000 crammed in and sitting on the roofs, etc). If Brewery Field is anything like KR for being close to the action and cosy then there will be a great atmosphere there. I just wish that could be combined with nice, warm places to sit and have coffee/beer/food!

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:50 pm  

Well done to all concerned - Really feel that Pontypridd is ripe for RL takeover as well. Get them in NL2 @ Cardis Rd immediately and then the expansion is on its way.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:34 am  

SaintsFan wrote:

That's true. It's a pity the new stadiums haven't been able to capture some of the old grounds' atmosphere. I love being really close to the action, as we are at Knowsley Road, and there's always a feel of being part of a crowd even when our turnout would shame my grandparents (both avid fans of Saints who used to tell tales of 30,000 crammed in and sitting on the roofs, etc). If Brewery Field is anything like KR for being close to the action and cosy then there will be a great atmosphere there. I just wish that could be combined with nice, warm places to sit and have coffee/beer/food!

Oh you're close to the action alright.

In fact I've been checking the Super League websites stats page to see if they have actually credited me with an assist in the build up to our second try.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:36 am  

Early Bath wrote:

Well done to all concerned - Really feel that Pontypridd is ripe for RL takeover as well. Get them in NL2 @ Cardis Rd immediately and then the expansion is on its way.

Let's not run before we can walk.

Let's attempt to get an established SL club, such as Catalans have, before talking of introducing an NL2 club. We're still to discover fan base numbers etc for this coming season and don't think, at this early stage, an NL2 club could be sustained.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:15 am  

crucrucrusaders wrote:

Let's not run before we can walk.

Let's attempt to get an established SL club, such as Catalans have, before talking of introducing an NL2 club. We're still to discover fan base numbers etc for this coming season and don't think, at this early stage, an NL2 club could be sustained.

you can't say it's not a good idea though. in a few years to have 2 teams from wales in RL competing will be an awesome achievment and one i think will work